Whiskey & Chocolate Cheesecake with Peanut Butter Cup Topping

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Graham Cracker Base Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Whiskey & Chocolate Filling Ingredients:
- 16 oz. Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup whiskey
- 1 cup melted chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Cup Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped peanut butter cups
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the whiskey and melted chocolate chips until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a small saucepan, heat the peanut butter and heavy cream over low heat, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups.